Podcasts about carbon solutions

On this episode, host Nick de Vries is joined by Winston Vaughan, head of climate policy at Clearloop, Silicon Ranch's Carbon Solutions platform. Winston shares insights into Clearloop's innovative business model, which helps businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint by commissioning new solar projects in American communities where significant economic and environmental benefits can be achieved. We discuss the evolving landscape of carbon accounting and the concept of carbon blindness, highlighting how our approach to emissions can shape the strategic rollout of renewable energy for decades to come.

In this episode of the LYB podcast, host Deepi Sidhu, Manager of Content and Social Media at LyondellBasell, wraps up a three-part mini-series on Circular and Low Carbon Solutions (CLCS) with a focus on business-led sustainability. Joining Deepi is Wisdom Dzotsi, Senior Director of Marketing and Commercial Development for CLCS. Wisdom shares his inspiring journey from Ghana to the UK, where his love for science and chemistry was ignited by a memorable chemistry teacher, Dr. Papadopoulos. He discusses the significant impact of his early experiences in Ghana and how they shaped his passion for chemical engineering. Wisdom also delves into the importance of engaging with customers to understand their goals and pain points, particularly around climate change and plastic waste. He highlights the unique approach of the CLCS business in creating tailored solutions to help customers grow their businesses while addressing sustainability challenges. Tune in to hear more about Wisdom's journey, the exciting developments within the CLCS business, and how LYB is driving innovation and sustainability in the industry. Subscribe and don't miss an episode! Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

In this episode, ESG Talk revisits key segments from the Climate Week series, spotlighting actionable solutions and industry insights. First, join hosts Steve Soter, Andie Wood, and Alyssa Zucker as they demystify greenhouse gas emissions and explore practical approaches to carbon accounting. Then, hear from Amelia DeLuca, Delta Air Lines' chief sustainability officer, as she discusses Delta's innovative strategies for reducing direct carbon emissions and advancing sustainable aviation fuel production in the airline industry.

In this enlightening episode of the LYB podcast, host Deepi Sidhu sits down with Mariane Maximous, vice president of Americas Feedstock and Mechanical Recycling, Circular and Low Carbon Solutions. Mariane shares her inspiring journey from Cairo, Egypt to a leading role in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, LYB is enabling a circular and low carbon economy. The conversation delves into the significance of sustainability and circularity in today's industry, with Mariane offering insights into recent advancements in recycling technologies. She explains the intricacies of both mechanical and advanced recycling processes, highlighting major acquisitions like the Jurupa Valley facility in California and APK AG in Germany as part of the company's commitment to enhancing the recycling infrastructure. With a focus on the challenges and opportunities within the recycling sector, Mariane discusses emerging industry trends, the critical role of legislation and new technologies that promise to revolutionize the low-carbon business landscape. Tune in to discover how these innovations are shaping the future of recycling and driving the LYB mission towards a sustainable world. Subscribe and don't miss an episode! Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

Welcome to the first episode of a three-part LYB podcast miniseries focused on Circular and Low Carbon Solutions (CLCS). Host Deepi Sidhu sits down for an enlightening conversation with Yvonne van der Laan, executive vice president of CLCS at LYB. Discover how a simple train ride sparked Yvonne's LYB journey and what excites her most about the company's role in helping to advance a circular economy.  In this episode, Yvonne shares her unique journey from an economist to a leader in the chemical recycling field. She discusses her role in the LYB strategy for building a profitable CLCS business, while circular solutions, highlighting key milestones such as the innovative MoReTec-1 project in Wesseling, Germany. Explore the challenges and opportunities in creating a sustainable future through advanced recycling technologies. Learn about our efforts to integrate plastic waste back into the production cycle and what the future holds with initiatives like MoReTec-2 Listen in to understand how LYB is positioning itself as a leader in the circular economy. Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn: LyondellBasell Facebook: LyondellBasell Instagram: LyondellBasell X: @LyondellBasell *Footnote on MoReTec: Feedstocks produced via the MoReTec process (pyrolysis oil and gas) displace fossil-based feedstocks in the olefins cracking process; the stated carbon footprint reduction is based on a comparison of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results for (1) pyrolysis oil and gas produced by the MoReTec technology, and (2) fossil-based naphtha feedstock.  LCA for pyrolysis oil and gas based on MoReTec pilot plant data.  LCA for fossil-based naphtha includes carbon emissions associated with the production of fossil-based naphtha feedstock, plus incineration of the equivalent amount of mixed plastic waste required to produce pyrolysis oil and gas via the MoReTec process.   LEGAL DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The statements in this podcast relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of closing conditions for our proposed transactions; final investment decision and the construction and operation of any proposed facilities described; our ability to align our assets and expand our core; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; the continued operation of and successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

The UN's big climate change conference, COP29, starts Nov. 11 in Baku, Azerbaijan. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're exploring technology solutions for the low-carbon transition, including in developing countries.  We talk with Vaishali Sinha, Co-founder and Chairperson of Sustainability at ReNew, a decarbonization solutions company deploying renewables and other low-carbon technologies in India.   "A global mindset is what is required in some of these very new and emerging technologies — and we must work together to be able to solve for it," Vaishali tells us.  We also talk with Holly Paeper, President of the Commercial HVAC Americas business at Trane Technologies, a building technology and energy solutions company. Holly says tackling Scope 3 indirect supply chain emissions is the "next frontier" for Trane Technologies and other companies working in the built environment.   "The challenge is huge in the built environment," she says. "The good news is there's technology that exists today to change that, and we're really starting to see more and more customer demand for those solutions."  We also sit down with Garrett Quinn, Chief Sustainability Officer at Smurfit Westrock, a sustainable paper and packaging company with operations in dozens of countries. Garrett describes some of the ways the company is looking to lower its emissions.  We talked with today's guests on the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus, where ESG Insider was an official podcast during Climate Week NYC.  Listen to last week's episode "Talking climate finance ahead of COP29" here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/talking-climate-finance-ahead-of-cop29   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.     Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global    DISCLAIMER    By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.    S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Join Global Analyst Team Lead for Recycling Helen McGeough as she looks ahead to the 3rd ICIS Recycled Polymers Conference on 7 November in Berlin and tells Matt Tudball what she's looking forward to seeing from the diverse group of topics and presenters, including:  Waste collection challenges and developments   ICIS study on penetration rates of recycling in the wider virgin polymer market Chemical Recycling and its impact on the market Investment in recycling for low carbon solutions Prices of feedstocks impacting the recycled polymers chains  3rd ICIS Recycled Polymers Conference | EuropeHotel Palace Berlin, Germany | Conference: 7 November Training: 6 NovemberYou will be able to hear from out ICIS experts on the following session: Set the scene with ICIS: The European plastics recycling market landscape Panel discussion: Waste collection challenges and developments ICIS insight on pricing trends for plastics, mixed plastic waste and pyrolysis oil To discover more and register you place click here > https://events.icis.com/website/11605/home/ 

The demand for low-carbon ammonia is projected to triple in the coming decades, driven by its pivotal role in decarbonizing sectors such as agriculture, power generation, and heavy industry. In this episode, Maurits van Tol, Chief Executive of Catalyst Technologies at Johnson Matthey (JM) will discuss blue ammonia's role in decarbonization, autothermal and gas heated reforming and future projects and innovations JM is working on in the realm of low-carbon technologies.

The demand for low-carbon ammonia is projected to triple in the coming decades, driven by its pivotal role in decarbonizing sectors such as agriculture, power generation, and heavy industry. In this episode, Maurits van Tol, Chief Executive of Catalyst Technologies at Johnson Matthey (JM) will discuss blue ammonia's role in decarbonization, autothermal and gas heated reforming and future projects and innovations JM is working on in the realm of low-carbon technologies.

This week: Nathan Truitt, executive vice president for climate and funding at the American Forest Foundation, talks with Ian Welsh to discuss the crucial role of family-owned forests in North America's carbon sequestration efforts. They explore how effective forest management can significantly increase carbon absorption, the complexities faced by small landowners, and the potential of voluntary carbon markets in financing sustainable forest practices.   Plus: most companies fall short on climate targets, according to the Transition Pathway Initiative; two in five UK companies now prioritising net zero transition; investors urged to protect biodiversity-rich areas; and, Verra reinstates Cambodian REDD+ project after human rights review, in the news digest.   Host: Ian Welsh

In this episode of "The Cone Zone," Jesus delves into the critical topic of carbon storage in forests and introduces the innovative Reforest America Carbon Program by American Forests. Ben Rushakoff, from American Forests, provides insights into how this program connects landowners with carbon finance to fund climate-smart reforestation projects. The discussion touches upon the program's objectives, partnership opportunities for corporations seeking nature-based climate solutions, and its differentiation from traditional carbon credit systems. Rushakoff emphasizes the importance of planting carbon-rich, climate-adapted forests and outlines the unique qualities of such forests. Despite the high cost of reforestation, it is hailed as the lowest-cost method of carbon removal from the atmosphere. The episode explores factors influencing reforestation costs and compares them to other carbon capture methods. Rushakoff shares perspectives on the viability of carbon storage and capture technology versus natural carbon sinks, advocating for a balanced approach. He also discusses the program's impact on forests, communities, and emissions, along with future prospects and ideal outcomes. References:  Carbon financing. American Forests. (2024, March 18). https://www.americanforests.org/project/racp/  How forests store carbon. Penn State Extension. (n.d.). https://extension.psu.edu/how-forests-store-carbon#:~:text=Forests%20are%20an%20important%20carbon,planting%20occurs%20on%20the%20landscape  Lindsey, R. (2023, April 9). Climate change: Atmospheric carbon dioxide. NOAA Climate.gov. https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-atmospheric-carbon-dioxide  Person, Bardeen, S., & Peterson, C. (2023, November 15). Are carbon offsets actually working?. Public Policy Institute of California. https://www.ppic.org/blog/are-carbon-offsets-actually-working/  What is a carbon sink?. ClientEarth. (n.d.). https://www.clientearth.org/latest/news/what-is-a-carbon-sink/ Additional Material:  What are greenhouse gasses?  https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases What is carbon finance? https://www.americanforests.org/project/racp/ What is Verra?  https://verra.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_qexBhCoARIsAFgBleuqgUNhpwWziD_ignFz1tBtf9TMFJoDv5RA_-ERNt6cH4f1_LrPt1gaAhQ-EALw_wcB The producers of The Cone Zone strongly believe in the value of open discourse, and the right to freedom of expression. We would like to remind listeners that the views and comments expressed by our guests are theirs and theirs alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions and perspectives of the Cone Zone's project sponsors or affiliates, including American Forests, the California Climate Action Corps and California Volunteers.

Imagine a world where your carpet reduces atmospheric carbon. In this episode, discover how Interface is making this a reality. Liz Minné discusses a range of innovative strategies that redefine our expectations of flooring.

How do you solve a problem like CO2? As the curtain closes on the world's most important climate summit, we talk to a scientist who was at COP 28 and is working to solve our carbon dioxide problem. Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer thinks saving the planet is still Mission Possible - but key to success is turning excess of the climate-busting gas, carbon dioxide, into something useful. And as Director of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions at Heriot-Watt University and the UK's Decarbonisation Champion, she has lots of innovative ideas on how to do this. She also has a great climate-themed suggestion for what you should say when someone asks your age… Presenter: Jim Al-Khalili Producer: Gerry Holt Audio editor: Sophie Ormiston Production Co-ordinator: Jonathan Harris

How do you solve a problem like CO2? As the curtain closes on the world's most important climate summit, we talk to a scientist who was at COP 28 and is working to solve our carbon dioxide problem. Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer thinks saving the planet is still Mission Possible - but key to success is turning the climate-busting gas, CO2, into something useful. And as Director of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions at Heriot-Watt University and the UK's Decarbonisation Champion, she has lots of innovative ideas on how to do this. She also has a great climate-themed suggestion for what you should say when someone asks your age… Produced by Gerry Holt

11/29/23: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the Midwest Energy Summit brought to us by the FMWF Chamber. Joel is joined by Wade Boeshans, the Executive Director of Summit Carbon Solutions. Wade talks about Summit Carbon solutions and what their goals are, and answers questions on their pipeline project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the world make an orderly transition from fossil fuels to lower carbon solutions? Chevron CEO, Mike Wirth, believes we can, but there are major challenges ahead. Join us as he shares his thoughts on EVs, fusion, carbon capture, geothermal, and other technologies. The future is coming. Will the world be ready? Listen to find out.

Last week, the ESG Insider podcast was on the ground at Climate Week NYC for a special series of interviews. In this episode, we sit down on the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus with Christopher Creed, Chief Investment Officer of the US Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office.   Christopher tells us that the loan programs office is working on deploying $350 billion worth of lending authority created under the US Inflation Reduction Act "to help catalyze energy projects" in the US.  "This transition is going to be private sector-led and government enabled," he says.  Find prior episodes for Climate Week NYC here:  At Climate Week NYC, seeking solutions at the nexus of climate, water and social issues https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/at-climate-week-nyc-seeking-solutions-at-the-nexus-of-climate-water-and-social-issues   At Climate Week NYC, using collaboration to tackle supply chain emissions https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/at-climate-week-nyc-using-collaboration-to-tackle-supply-chain-emissions  On the ground at Climate Week NYC: The challenge of Scope 3 emissions https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/on-the-ground-at-climate-week-nyc-the-challenge-of-scope-3-emissions   What to expect from Climate Week NYC:  https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/what-to-expect-from-climate-week-nyc-2023     This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.  Copyright ©2023 by S&P Global  DISCLAIMER        By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

Dustin Gawrylow, ND Watchdog Network, and a special appearance from Scott Skokos with Dakota Resource Counsel, are on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to discuss why they support the decision to deny this permit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Climate Agency are a female-founded non-profit marketing strategy consultancy helping start-up navigate their biggest challenge yet, climate change. We spoke to their Co-Founder & Director Sophie Gallois to find out more about the climate communication space and how they're helping businesses create meaningful and easy-to-digest campaigns through their accelerator workshops. Episode 18 Hosted By Bruce Bratley Featuring Sophie Gallios

Climate change is an issue that's global in scale. So when two companies that are global leaders band together to address the problem, it's sure to make some real headway. Bunge, the world leader in oilseed processing, and Nutrien Ag Solutions are launching a strategic alliance and commercial agreement to support U.S. farmers in the implementation of sustainable farming practices that will help increase the development of lower carbon products. The initiative is expected to expand sustainable agriculture across shared supply chains in North America, bringing more whole-acre solutions to food, feed and fuel customers and end-consumers. The initial program will focus on soybeans grown in the regions close to Bunge's crushing facilities in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Decatur, Indiana, with the opportunity for future expansion to other locations and crops such as corn and wheat. The program is targeting the 2023/2024 crop season and is expected to include practices such as cover crops, reduced tillage, nutrient management and responsible pesticide use. So in this episode, we talk to Fernando Candia, Vice President of Carbon Solutions at Bunge, to discuss how it will work, why it was important to incentivize both new and existing sustainability practices, and how this strategic alliance utilizes the separate expertise of both companies. Plus, Tom and Sally discuss some tools that are available during the growing season to gauge and minimize nitrogen needs, like tissue sampling and micro-nutrient management, allowing growers to incorporate new sustainability practices on fields that are already planted. Visit agrible.com to sign up for Nutrien Ag Solutions' free digital toolkit, and info.nutrienagsolutions.com/SNO to learn more about Sustainable Nitrogen Outcomes.

Welcome to The Hydrogen Podcast!In episode 222, ExxonMobil has two massive CCUS announcements, and we have another indicator that hydrogen is ready to go for personal transportation. I'll cover all of this on today's hydrogen podcast.Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the podcast. Please feel free to email me at info@thehydrogenpodcast.com with any questions. Also, if you wouldn't mind subscribing to my podcast using your preferred platform... I would greatly appreciate it. Respectfully,Paul RoddenVISIT THE HYDROGEN PODCAST WEBSITEhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.comCHECK OUT OUR BLOGhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.com/blog/WANT TO SPONSOR THE PODCAST? Send us an email to: info@thehydrogenpodcast.comNEW TO HYDROGEN AND NEED A QUICK INTRODUCTION?Start Here: The 6 Main Colors of Hydrogen

Erin Middleton is the Director of Energy Equity at Carbon Solutions. She is passionate about helping stakeholders make informed decisions about which low-carbon energy technologies make sense for their communities while meeting local, state, and federal climate goals. Join host Bionca Stewart to explore and understand the emerging opportunities for combining science and advocacy.

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In this episode we meet Aadith Moorthy, the CEO and co-founder of Boomitra, a company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite technology to quantify and monetize soil carbon. They discuss the importance of soil carbon, the technology behind Boomitra, the role of carbon markets, and the future goals of the company.  Boomitra means “Friend of the Earth” in Sanskrit. Aadith explains that soil carbon is critical for climate change mitigation, as it can store three times more carbon than the atmosphere. By working with farmers to implement regenerative agriculture practices, Boomitra aims to increase soil carbon and help mitigate climate change. The company's unique technology uses AI and satellite imagery to measure soil carbon at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. Aadith emphasizes that "using satellites and AI, we are able to not only measure what's happening, but we are able to measure it at a 90% plus cost reduction compared to doing the soil sampling and every farmer getting it tested”. Boomitra's approach ensures that the value of carbon credits reaches the communities that need it the most, with contracts stipulating that the majority of funds must go to the farmers. Aadith also addresses the recent debate around carbon markets, explaining how the company  addresses concerns of over-crediting and ensures the validity of their carbon credits by using control sites and measuring additionality. Aadith's vision is to reach 500 million farmers by the end of the decade and achieve gigaton-scale carbon removal. He encourages listeners to think in terms of gigaton-scale solutions for climate change, stating, "that's how we can have a truly meaningful impact on climate change, be it adaptation or mitigation or anything else”. Throughout the episode, Aadith emphasizes the importance of technology, carbon markets, and gigaton-scale solutions in addressing climate change and supporting smallholder farmers around the world.

Carbon capture and storage, or CCS, involves sequestering carbon dioxide emissions from a point source, whereas carbon removal takes existing emissions out of ambient air. And there are a lot of people in the climate community who are for carbon removal and against CCS, arguing that we should shut down these point sources and focus on renewable energy. But is choosing sides the right thing to do? Gagan Porrwal is Global Head of Partnerships for GE Carbon Capture Solutions, where he is building an ecosystem of partners that enable, accelerate, and drive the adoption of CCS applications in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Asian Pacific. On this episode of Reversing Climate Change's Happy Hour show, Gagan joins Ross and Siobhan to explain why we need CCS to meet our 2030 climate targets and how he thinks about capturing carbon in the flue versus ambient air. Gagan discusses how much power is currently generated by coal or natural gas and describes the reality of how long it will take to transition to wind and solar. Listen in to understand the four key problems facing CCS—social acceptance, economics, infrastructure, and permitting—and find out why we can't transition to renewables tomorrow, but we can take the next rational step toward clean energy in any given geography. Connect with Nori Purchase Nori Carbon Removals Nori's website Nori on Twitter Check out our other podcast, Carbon Removal Newsroom Carbon Removal Memes on Twitter Carbon Removal Memes on Instagram Resources Gagan on LinkedIn GE Carbon Capture Solutions Thanks a Ton On Deck Climate Tech Holly Jean Buck The Paris Agreement Carbon Removal Meme on Paying for Atmospheric Cleanup IEA Climate Research --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reversingclimatechange/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reversingclimatechange/support

Discover valuable team leadership tips from CEO Jonathan Wiens, who also reveals when he learned that neither yelling nor being a best friend works when trying to build a high performance team (15 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS® PODCAST GUEST: Jonathan Wiens. He is the CEO of Warwick Carbon Solutions, a portfolio company of Warwick Capital which manages $ 2.5 billion on behalf of global investors. Jonathan Wiens is a seasoned leader with extensive operational and technical experience. In addition, he also served as a Military Intelligence Officer for the Ranger regiment in the U.S. Army. Jonathan holds a B.S. from the United State Military Academy at West Point, and a M.E. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University. For more information about Warwick Carbon Solutions: https://www.warwickcap.com CEO Blindspots® Podcast Host: Birgit Kamps. Birgit was speaking five languages by the age of 10, and lived in five countries with her Dutch parents prior to becoming an American citizen. Birgit's professional experience includes starting and selling an “Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Company” and a “Best Company to Work for in Texas”, and serving as a Board Member with various companies. In addition, Birgit is the President of Hire Universe LLC, and the host of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast which was recognized by Spotify for having the “biggest listener growth” in the USA by 733%;https://www.ceoblindspots.com/

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year's best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it's 10th year.  Here is today's feature is an interview with Harold Hamm, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Continental Resources. The Crude [...]

Every December, The Crude Life looks back at some of the year's best highlights, personality profiles and news nuggets of note.  This year, the Year In Review enters it's 10th year.  Here is today's feature is an interview with Wade Boeshans of Summit Carbon Solutions. The relationship with agriculture and oil [...]

In this episode, we tackle three carbon removal projects of varying scale, business models, and technical challenges.Biomass pyrolysis via Charm IndustrialAn electrochemical process via TravertineMineralization via 44.01We cover these companies through the lens of their founders – Peter Reinhardt (CEO of Charm Industrial), Laura Lammers (CEO of Travertine), and Karan Khimji (COO of 44.01) – who share the fascinating stories of how they stumbled into this industry, how their processes work, whether they can economically scale, and ultimately why each of them is dedicating their time and energy to this field.This episode also closes out our carbon removal mini series, where we've seen a unique convergence of attention, capital, policy, and creativity being applied. With that combination, it's rare that humans don't surprise one another in progress. Resources: Charm Industrial:Charm Industrial's website: https://charmindustrial.com/Charm Industrial on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharmIndustrialPeter on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/reinpkTravertine:Travertine's website: https://www.travertinetech.com/Laura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/limestonedr44.01:44.01's website: https://4401.earth/44.01 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4401earthKaran on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdkhimji Stay Updated: Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. 

In this episode, we meet Lindsay Schneider, a sustainable energy and conservation expert for her own company, Carbon Solutions.

According to CEO Bruce Rastetter as he joins Bob and Andy to provide an update on the timeline for beginning construction and explain the essential benefits of the project to both ethanol plants and agricultural producers. PLUS Al Kluis' expert market analysis ahead of Monday's big WASDE report AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

Hva er egentlig karbon-nanofiber og hvordan kan du bygge en bedrift basert på dette? Jeg og CEO i Bergen Carbon Solutions, Jan Sagmo, tar en prat om dette i denne episoden. Vi snakker om teknologien deres, hvordan markedet ser ut, fremtidsplaner og mye mer.Episoden ble spilt inn 28. februar.

The relationship with agriculture and oil and gas is one that goes back to the foundation of the petroleum industry. Since day one, the two industries have had to co-exist, which is one of the main reasons oil producers call their departments that work with the surface owners “Land Departments”.  [...]

This week's podcast is an interview with Michael Mott, SVP at Next Carbon Solutions, a division of NextDecade. Following our podcast taping, NextDecade announced a 20 year Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export agreement with Guangdong Energy, a Chinese utility. NextDecade stock soared as the whole US LNG sector responded positively to increasing demand, most notably […]

01/26/22 : Joel is joined in the studio by Wade Boeshans to talk about a new carbon capture and storage project that'll be near Grand Forks, ND. Wade is the Executive Vice President of Summit Carbon Solutions. Most recently, Wade was President and General Manager of BNI Energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Ken Lavin interviews Harold Hamm, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Continental Resources, after he spoke at Wildcatters Wednesday at The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma. Hamm talks about the importance of synergy and collaboration in energy, education and empathy. Understanding each energy's strengths rather [...]

Date of lecture: Thursday 9 December 2021 About the lecture: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology for quantifying the environmental impacts associated with goods or services and supporting decision-making processes. The talk will begin with a brief introduction on life cycle thinking, environmental sustainability and LCA. Taking examples from a variety of research undertaken by the group, this talk will explore how LCA can provide a framework for comparing strategies and technologies. Examples will cover plastic waste management, energy systems and construction. About the speakers: Professor Paola Lettieri , Director at UCL's new Campus in Stratford, UCL East Charnett Chau , Research Fellow at UCL Plastic Waste Innovation Hub

Det blir mye fokus på oljemarkedet i denne ukens markedspuls. Du får blant annet høre mer om konsekvensene av en høy oljepris, hvordan oljeservice-sektoren påvirkes, og mer om opsjonshandelen som foregår i oljemarkedet. Mads og Roger tar også for seg rapporteringssesongen på et overordnet nivå. Avslutningsvis får du høre mer om Bergen Carbon Solutions i ukens aksje.Som vanlig finner du hele sendingen på vår Youtube-kanal: NordnetNorgeDenne podcasten skal anses som markedsføringsmateriell, og innholdet må ikke oppfattes som en investeringsanbefaling. Podcasten er kun ment til informasjonsformål og generell spareveiledning. Nordnet tar ikke ansvar for eventuelle tap som måtte oppstå ved bruk av informasjonen i denne podcasten. Les mer på Nordnet.no See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part two of Climate Fight: the world's biggest negotiation, we're talking to experts about the grand goal of the negotiations: reaching net zero emissions by 2050. We explore what net zero means, and the technologies that will be needed to get the world there.Featuring Mercedes Maroto-Valer, assistant deputy principal for research & innovation and director of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions at Heriot-Watt University, James Dyke, senior lecturer in global systems at the University of Exeter and Myles Allen, professor of geosystem science and director of Oxford Net Zero at the University of Oxford. Our producer Tiffany Cassidy also visits the Boundary Dam coal-fired power plant in Saskatchewan, Canada, to see carbon capture and storage technology in action.The Climate Fight podcast series is produced by Tiffany Cassidy. Sound design is by Eloise Stevens and our series theme tune is by Neeta Sarl. The series editor is Gemma Ware. You can sign up to The Conversation's free daily email here. A transcript of this episode is available here.Climate fight: the world's biggest negotiation is a podcast series supported by UK Research and Innovation, the UK's largest public funder of research and innovation.Further readingA global carbon removal industry is coming – experts explain the problems it must overcome, by Johanna Forster and Naomi Vaughan, University of East AngliaClimate crisis: what can trees really do for us?, by Rob MacKenzie University of Birmingham and Rose Pritchard, University of ManchesterClimate scientists: concept of net zero is a dangerous trap , by James Dyke, University of Exeter; Robert Watson, University of East Anglia and Wolfgang Knorr, Lund UniversityNet zero: despite the greenwash, it's vital for tackling climate change, by Richard Black, Imperial College London; Steve Smith and Thomas Hale, University of Oxford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to another episode of the Oil & Gas Tech Podcast. In this episode, our host Michael O'Sullivan talks with the new member of the OGGN family, Joe Batir — who is about to launch a fantastic new show. Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network by Cognite – helping you make data do more. Learn more at https://makedatadomore.cognite.com The all new Low Carbon Solutions podcast – https://oggn.com/podcasts/low-carbon-solutions/ Joe's LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfbatir/ ***BUT WAIT*** Here's your chance to win an exceptionally useful piece of gear from our sponsor Cognite. Go here to win -->https://content.cognite.com/oggngiveaway More Oil and Gas Global Network PodcastsOGGN.com – https://oggn.com/podcasts OGGN Street TeamLinkedIn Group – https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12458373/ OGGN on SocialLinkedIn Group | LinkedIn Company Page | Facebook | modalpoint | OGGN OGGN EventsGet notified each month Michael O'SullivanLinkedIn  

Henry Watson explores blue carbon solutions and living shorelines as a climate solution. Music: Waterbourne by Blue Dot Sessions

Dirk Kestner, who is Director of Sustainable Design and a principal at Walter P Moore, came on the program to discuss his firm's recent report Embodied Carbon: A Clearer View of Carbon Emissions and to talk about how the A/E/C community can account for embodied carbon in their design and construction decisions.Click here to view the report.Host:Welcome to the Engineering Influence podcast sponsored by the ACEC Life/Health Trust. Today, we are talking with Dirk Kestner who is Director of Sustainable Design and a principal at Walter P Moore. The firm recently released a comprehensive report titled Embodied Carbon: A Clearer View of Carbon Emissions. Embodied carbon emissions occur before a building opens as opposed to operational emissions that happen over a building's lifespan. They include carbon emissions associated with extracting, processing, shipping, installing, and maintaining the materials used in the building. The UN Environment Global Status Report predicts that during the next 40 years, we will build 2.5 trillion square feet of new building stock, which is equivalent to replicating New York City every month for 40 years. To reach the greenhouse gas targets set by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, we must significantly reduce the embodied carbon of buildings constructed during the next 10 years and reach net-zero embodied and operational carbon soon after. The report outlines how complex getting to net-zero carbon will be, requiring a multi-pronged approach: a combination of design optimization, enabling dematerialization, decarbonization of the electrical grid, material impact optimization, and the inclusion of carbon sequestering structural solutions. So let's dive into it.Host:In your report, you write, "We must transition our design thinking from a linear approach where the end goal is the building to a circular approach where buildings are thought of as material banks for the future. The simplest way to reduce embodied carbon is to use less--either at the building scale or the materials scale. You add, though, that current design practice is to optimize based largely, if not exclusively, on the cost and time of construction. How do we change that mindset?Kestner:Well, thank you. Time and cost, in terms of dollars, will always matter and be very important. But what we're increasingly aware of is that are there these externalities that we need to capture and roll into this. We've seen some of that in the use of third-party rating systems, such as LEED or Envision or Living Building, where these elements that aren't classically captured--the environmental impacts that occur--are baked into the point structure or the part of the rating system, or even in the case of the Living Building rating system, where you actually do quantify your embodied carbon and then have to offset it through a series of pre-vetted offsets and pay a dollar amount to offset it. But we're also seeing some companies that are internally carrying a price for embodied carbon, that are asking for a team to look at the operational and embodied carbon, and then as they make their decision making processes, they're weighing that. And there are a few jurisdictions, and I think increasingly we'll see more that will carry a cost as well. Some of this mindset shift also relates to how we make some of these decisions that we've historically done, where we do think about economy in one way. Something as simple as concrete and formwork, where the labor costs of making different forms may have added more dollar costs historically, but now we could price the difference in terms of carbon of that added material and see how that changes the equation.Host:You address, the incredible complexity of identifying and quantifying embedded carbon in the building process. You write, "We are tackling a diabolical problem in a compressed timeframe. As with many engineering tasks, quantifying embodied carbon involves working with uncertain data. And in the case of embodied carbon uncertainty in these measurements stems from a variety of sources: material volume assumptions, using industry averages and different methodologies for developing impact factors, to name a few." How accurate can you be today? How accurate do you need to be? And looking forward, how accurate do you expect to be?Kestner:Right now? It's very hard to say that an estimate of embodied carbon in terms of kilograms of CO2 is within a certain percentage of "true embodied carbon." However, there are two things that are very important that we can do and where the imperfect assessments are very helpful right now. They can be directional and they will show us where the hotspots in our structures or buildings or infrastructure are. So with these current assessments and we can use comparative analysis and run different data sets through to bound it and come up with ranges, we're able to know enough to be able to take action and to ask questions about how we could optimize. Now in the future, we'll have to be far more accurate and we can prime the pump for that today by working with the ISO standards for life cycle assessment and the product category rules, the environmental product declarations, making sure that suppliers know that we will be asking for this and that we're working to enhance the framework for data consistency and transparency so that we will be able to make better comparisons in the future.Host:On that point there, what role does the engineer in a design team working with an owner have in setting standards for suppliers?Kestner:I guess it depends on how the engineer views their role at some level, the engineer as a specifier. Every engineer will not. But because we understand the importance of making these comparisons, we need to be part of shaping that ecosystem, if you will, of data collection and how to act on the data. But I could see that being debated with an engineer saying, "What's in my scope or what's not."Host:You highlight the strategy of dealing with the biggest embedded emitters first, and the biggest is concrete. You write that "Manufacturing concrete is an extremely carbon-intensive process that accounts for 4.4 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually, or 8% of the world's total global carbon emissions each year, making it the world's second-largest CO2 emitter. The first step to reducing the carbon impact of concrete that should be done on every project, every time is to optimize Portland Cement usage." Another big opportunity though is reducing the amount of cement in concrete. You highlight some current cement alternatives, such as fly ash. Looking into the future, what advances do you expect in this area?Kestner:The area where we see the most advancement is in that binder--the glue that holds the rock together in concrete. And we're seeing some very interesting research right now at the university and academic level related to organic processes that can lead to compounds that can hold the rock together and perhaps even sequester CO2 in the process. While we see that in the long term and in the future, there's a number of steps that should be taken today as far as concrete, as far as optimization, that we don't need to wait for. And some of this relates back to some really basic steps, such as making sure that we are using performance specifications appropriately, minimizing the use of prescriptive specifications, having environmental performance specific specifications for concrete, as well as making sure that we're having deep dialogues with all members of the construction team, including the ready-mix supplier, about what is driving the cement content of the concrete today--whether it's a requirement that's put on by the specifying engineer, one related to achieving construction or pumping or something like that, or something related to the local aggregate that's available. There's also a lot of innovation going on within the manufacture of cement, such, uh, Portland limestone cements, or other cements that are still cement, but are less carbon-intensive.Host:Steel is another primary construction material. And it has a different problem because much of the carbon emissions are due to its high reliance on electricity to transform the raw material into its structural form. You say that we can expect some relief due to the projected increase in renewable resources in our electrical generation, from 18% in 2018 to 31% of generation by 2050. Are there other near-term ways to reduce the impact of the electrical grid on the embedded carbon in our building?Kestner:Yes, there's a great opportunity for materials that consume a lot of electricity in their manufacture. And that is that we know how to make renewable energy, and it can be a matter of incentivizing and understanding how suppliers who have these electrical intensive materials can drive the market to supply more renewable energy. One of the best ways that a specifier could do that is to ask for embodied carbon information in the form of an EPD from suppliers of these materials. If, then, it's the case that a large portion of their impact is tied to the electricity that goes into their product, that gives them a very straightforward, though not necessarily easy, way to reduce the embodied carbon of that material. So as specifiers, we don't have to wait for the grid to decarbonize over time; we can play a part in creating an incentive for that.Host:You dedicate quite a bit of space in the report to reuse. Obviously reusing a building, rather than building a new one, will substantially reduce the embodied carbon--as well as offer opportunities to improve the operational carbon performance of that building. But you also point to reusing materials that have already been made. For example, you report that construction and demolition waste represents approximately 40% of everything thrown away in the U.S. each year, and that most of that material could have been recycled or reused, but many regions don't have the infrastructure--and I might add the incentive--to effectively reuse. How do we get there?Kestner:Some of this comes back to where we started our conversation, with the externalities, and making sure we carry the cost of that material that would go into the landfill and is not reused to show teams and show owners that there can be latent value in those materials. In some ways, as we start to design buildings for deconstruction, and we think about an existing building not just as a building, but as a material bank or something where there is a carried value, that will help. And we can help as we document buildings to show how they are able to be deconstructed and to let the owner understand that there's value there. But the other part is making sure that we have an infrastructure and a supply chain to make those connections for that material that right now goes into the landfill. To show that once you're able to understand what's there, to understand where it might go, that there's a pathway, and that someone who's looking for this material can use it.Kestner:So that creates value in that material. But sometimes it's as simple as having a warehouse or having a space for that material to sit, just because it can take time from when it comes out of the building to when it would go into the next one. A great example of that, that's highlighted in the report, is our involvement in the Life Cycle Building Center in Atlanta, a nonprofit, but where a group of designers came together based on occurrences and shortcomings of future projects and identifying that need in past projects to be able to have a space and make those connections from a material that was coming out of one building and could go into the next.Host:Materials that can store carbon dioxide will be a key to offsetting the emissions from the other materials in buildings. Timber is the most obvious structural material that can sequester carbon dioxide. Although you make the essential point in the report that we must consider not only the carbon sequestration of the wood, but also the impacts that come from harvesting, milling, and shipping this product, given the importance of carbon sequestrating materials for achieving net-zero, do we start using more wood construction? And are there other sequestrating materials available now, or that you expect to come available in the future?Kestner:I do believe that with the advent of technologies like cross-laminated timber, we will continue to see timber construction in ways and locations that we historically had not. But it's also very important to remember, as you correctly mentioned, that even for timber construction, there's a number of steps along the supply chain where we are emitting CO2. So the act of measuring the total CO2 for the project, and then looking at what's causing the CO2 emissions, even in that timber building, and how we can make those reductions is very, very important. When we look at some of the mass timber buildings that we're currently designing, every floor has 2-1/2 to 3 inches of concrete on it. So it's important as we are using the timber to store CO2, that we're also thinking about the emissions from those other materials. There's some very interesting research going on on other living and sequestering materials at the Living Materials Laboratory at CU Boulder, with Wil Srubar. They're looking not only at things like cellulose=based composites, but biopolymers and biogenic cements, so that we could have sequestration, not only in timber, but in all those other materials that we use in construction.Host:Finally, at the beginning of your report, you referenced the World Green Building Council's report, which is called Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront, in which, and I'm quoting here, "They embraced a bold vision that by 2050 new buildings, infrastructure and renovations will have zero-net embodied carbon, and all buildings, including existing buildings, must be net-zero operational carbon. How optimistic are you about achieving that?Kestner:I'm optimistic. It's a bold vision, and it may seem quite aggressive right now, but I'm also always amazed at what we can accomplish when we get a bunch of smart engineers together, working on an identified problem. It really has only been the past couple of years, perhaps two years, that we've seen broad awareness of embodied carbon in the A/E/C space. And we're seeing a number of different technologies that are emerging to address this. And we're also seeing teams go back, and by studying and measuring embodied carbon and having this as a metric that we're looking at, challenge past assumptions. So I'm optimistic, and I think it will be a combination of both rethinking some very classic things we do, as well as some new technologies that will be developed.Host:Great. That's a happy way to end. Thanks so much for taking the time to talk with us today.Kestner:Thank you for the opportunity. 

Capturing carbon emissions, storing them and even using them in novel ways are getting a lot more attention now than they did a few years ago, as policymakers, business leaders, scientists and others look more urgently for ways of addressing climate change. In this edition of Columbia Energy Exchange, host Bill Loveless catches up with Julio Friedmann, a senior research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy and the director of the center’s Carbon Management Research Initiative. He’s one of the most widely known and authoritative experts in the U.S. in this field with expertise in technology, policy and operations. Julio served as a principal deputy assistant secretary for fossil energy at the U.S. Energy Department during the Obama administration and has held positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. With Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Southern California, he also worked for five years as a senior research scientist at ExxonMobil. Their conversation is timely as Congress considers new legislation that would expand government incentives promoting carbon capture technologies as concerns over the risks of climate change and commitments to address the phenomenon grow. Julio also breaks down the challenges of financing these technologies. And by the way, keep an eye out for an upcoming paper from Julio and the Center on Global Energy Policy that will examine which policies might work to stimulate investment in carbon capture technology in the U.S. power sector.

This month activists all over the world have taken over city centres, demanding urgent action to halt climate change. They say we need to eliminate all carbon emissions by 2025. Most people think that's impossible. But scientists are warning that if we want to stop global warming, we need to cut our CO2 emissions fast. So how soon can the planet achieve carbon zero? Helen Grady speaks to: Chukwumerije Okereke, professor in Environment and Development at Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Reading and director of the Centre for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI), Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi state, Nigeria; Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Director of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions at Herriot Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland; Roger Pielke Junior, Professor at the University of Colorado; Rachel Moncrief, deputy director at the International Council on Clean Transportation Producer: Beth Sagar-Fenton (Photo: Wind turbines in California USA. Credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

Teresa Speight from Cottage in the Court talks about passing along her passion for gardening. Joel Karsten explains why the techniques in Straw Bale Solutions have become popular throughout the world. Marcy Cravat returns to the One Earth Film Festival with a documentary about our hopes for sequestering carbon.

Ilan Gur, founder and director of the high-tech incubator Cyclotron Road relates the work of chemist William Crookes and subsequent critical discoveries motivated by the global crisis of food supply and population in the 19th century, and how overcoming skepticism in finding solutions is critical to our current climate challenges. Series: "Climate Solutions " [Science] [Show ID: 31085]

Ilan Gur, founder and director of the high-tech incubator Cyclotron Road relates the work of chemist William Crookes and subsequent critical discoveries motivated by the global crisis of food supply and population in the 19th century, and how overcoming skepticism in finding solutions is critical to our current climate challenges. Series: "Climate Solutions " [Science] [Show ID: 31085]

Ilan Gur, founder and director of the high-tech incubator Cyclotron Road relates the work of chemist William Crookes and subsequent critical discoveries motivated by the global crisis of food supply and population in the 19th century, and how overcoming skepticism in finding solutions is critical to our current climate challenges. Series: "Climate Solutions " [Science] [Show ID: 31085]

Ilan Gur, founder and director of the high-tech incubator Cyclotron Road relates the work of chemist William Crookes and subsequent critical discoveries motivated by the global crisis of food supply and population in the 19th century, and how overcoming skepticism in finding solutions is critical to our current climate challenges. Series: "Climate Solutions " [Science] [Show ID: 31085]

UC Carbon Slam 2016 brought students from all 10 campuses to Silicon Valley to present their climate science and carbon reduction research in three-minute pitches and posters at a live competition before a panel of esteemed judges and guests. These ten graduate students present short pitches about their research in carbon reduction strategies. Series: "Climate Solutions " [Science] [Show ID: 31053]

UC Carbon Slam 2016 brought students from all 10 campuses to Silicon Valley to present their climate science and carbon reduction research in three-minute pitches and posters at a live competition before a panel of esteemed judges and guests. These ten graduate students present short pitches about their research in carbon reduction strategies. Series: "Climate Solutions " [Science] [Show ID: 31053]

Presentations from University of California Faculty Climate Action Champions, who are working to build community engagement and awareness of climate change and to discover and implement solutions. Series: "Climate Solutions " [Science] [Show ID: 31051]

Presentations from University of California Faculty Climate Action Champions, who are working to build community engagement and awareness of climate change and to discover and implement solutions. Series: "Climate Solutions " [Science] [Show ID: 31051]

Presentations from University of California Faculty Climate Action Champions, who are working to build community engagement and awareness of climate change and to discover and implement solutions. Series: "Climate Solutions " [Science] [Show ID: 31050]

Presentations from University of California Faculty Climate Action Champions, who are working to build community engagement and awareness of climate change and to discover and implement solutions. Series: "Climate Solutions " [Science] [Show ID: 31050]